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distort

 

[ dɪˈstɔːt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

visual information

To distort means to change something from its original, true, or natural state in a way that makes it false or different. It can refer to altering the shape, appearance, or sound of something.

Synonyms

deform, misrepresent, twist

Examples of usage

  • The artist distorted the image by stretching it out of proportion.
  • The lens of the camera distorted the view, making everything appear curved.
Context #2 | Verb

facts or information

To distort also means to twist or misrepresent facts or information, often in order to deceive or manipulate others.

Synonyms

falsify, manipulate, misinterpret

Examples of usage

  • The tabloid distorted the truth in order to sensationalize the story.
  • Politicians often distort statistics to support their arguments.
Context #3 | Verb

sound

In audio engineering, to distort means to modify the sound signal in a way that introduces unwanted noise or alteration to the original sound.

Synonyms

clipping, corrupt, overload

Examples of usage

  • The amplifier distorted the music, resulting in a fuzzy sound.
  • Overdriving the microphone can cause it to distort the vocals.

Translations

Translations of the word "distort" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distorcer

🇮🇳 विकृत करना

🇩🇪 verzerren

🇮🇩 mengubah

🇺🇦 спотворювати

🇵🇱 zniekształcać

🇯🇵 歪める (yugameru)

🇫🇷 déformer

🇪🇸 distorsionar

🇹🇷 çarpıtmak

🇰🇷 왜곡하다 (waegokhada)

🇸🇦 تشويه (tashwih)

🇨🇿 zkreslit

🇸🇰 zkresliť

🇨🇳 扭曲 (niǔqū)

🇸🇮 popačiti

🇮🇸 afmynda

🇰🇿 бұрмалау

🇬🇪 გადახრა (gadakhra)

🇦🇿 dəyişmək

🇲🇽 distorsionar

Etymology

The word 'distort' originated from the Latin word 'distortus', which means 'twisted'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. The concept of distortion has been present in various fields, from art to information manipulation, highlighting the tendency of humans to alter reality for different purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,244, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.